Night View over Laishley Marina

View over the Laishley Marina from the Crabhouse

Phil's 41 Booth at Festa Italia Punta Gorda

Phil's 41 Booth at Festa Italia

View from Beneath the Bridge

View of Peace River Looking Towards Marion Ave. West In Punta Gorda from underneath the 41 South Bridge 

The Clouds Start Appearing on the New Mural of the Hotel Charlotte Harbor

Work continues on the Hotel Charlotte Harbor mural on the Charlevoi Condominium Bulding. More Blue and Clouds added. (Courtesty B. Armstrong PGHMS)

Pelican Watches His Reflection in Punta Gorda Basin

Picture of pelican taken in one of the basins between Punta Gorda canals (Courtesy of S. Miskell) 

Little White Heron Finds a Commanding View

Church of the Good Shepherd-- One of Punta Gorda's Historic Houses of Worship

The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd traces its roots back to the town's founder.  It was Virginia Issac Trabue who first encouraged the establishment of a church in what was then Trabue.   Later Albert Gilchrist donated the land where the church stands now stands.  The first building was built in the 1890s with funds donated by the Colt Family (the makers of the famous Colt 45).

Last Burst of Sun Over the Canal

A Few of the Smaller Hounds of Henry Street

Small dogs greet each other at Hounds of Henry Street Dog Park

Destination Punta Gorda -- The Book

In conjunction with Punta Gorda Book Week, today we feature Destination-Punta Gorda -- Pride of the People Featuring Charlotte County (photo courtesty of S. Bates)

Old Florida -- Alligator Creek Near Indian Springs

While much of Punta Gorda has been developed  waterfront home communities, touches of Old Florida remain.  

Punta Gorda Woman's Club Garden

Punta Gorda Woman's Club Garden on Sullivan Street maintained by the Punta Gorda Garden Club (Photo Courtesy S. Bates)

The Blanchard House: Museum of African-American History and Culture of Charlotte County

This 1925 house was originally built for Joseph Blanchard, a black sea captain and key member of early Punta Gorda’s business community, and Minnie, his mail-order bride.  It is now a Museum of African-American History and Culture.   

John Wright Punta Gorda Chamber and John Bates Team Punta Gorda Sell Books at Sullivan Street Fair

John Bates (left), Team Punta Gorda Volunteer, and John Wright, President of the Punta Gorda Chamber, sell Destination Punta Gorda Books at the Sullivan Street Fair (Sales benefit Team Punta Gorda local projects)  Photo courtesy S. Bates.  

Punta Gorda Sullivan Street Craft Fair -- And the Crowds Came

Punta Gorda Sullivan Street Craft Fair Saturday, January 15 (Photo courtesy of J Bates)

Sumptuous Breakfast at Dean's

Spinach and Cheese Omelet and sumptuous  pan-fried potatoes  at Dean's now serving Breakfast from 6:30 with Brenda (formerly of Brenda's and the old smokehouse ) at the helm.  

Between the Bridges -- Harbor Walk in Punta Gorda

View Between the two 41 Bridges at the Harbor Walk in Front of the Sheraton Four Points

When Does a Radish Not Look Like a Radish -- Photo at Worden's Market at Fishville

Photo of radish taken in macro at Worden's Market in Fishermen's Village Punta Gorda 

Watching Wake On a Punta Gorda Canal By The Mangroves

Photo taken heading out to Charlotte Harbor from Punta Gorda canals

The Beautiful Charlotte Harbor Event Center

The Beautiful Charlotte Harbor Event Center sits on the Peace River in Punta Gorda 

The Hotel Charlotte Harbor Mural Painting Begins

Mural Artist Charles Peck has begun to apply the first paint for the new Hotel Charlotte Harbor Mural on the wall of the Charlevoi Condominium Building (Photo courtesy of Bob Armstrong, the Punta Gorda Historical Mural Society)

Contemplative Gull

Closeup of seagull on the wall at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda

Michael Hirst -- Local Punta Gorda Singer-Songwriter who plays around town

Michael Hirst sings James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet, The Eagles and other softer favorites in venues all over Punta Gorda. He can be  heard frequently at Fishville,  Jacks, Cafe Ruelle and at the Downtown Farmer's Market.  

End of the Line -- Historic Mural at 101 W. Marion Ave.

Town founder Issac Trabue (right) and Henry Plant, the man who built the railroads on the west coast of Florida are pictured in this dramatic mural on the eastside of the now Dr. Idewu and Harborside Wealth Manager Building.  Artist was Richard Currier.  The original mural was done in 1997 and was repainted in 2009.  

Torch Restaurant with the Torch Lady Spinning Fire

Torch Lady spins her torches outside of the Torch Restaurant in Punta Gorda

Tapas One Window at Night

Tapas One Nightscape

New Opus Restaurant will be here in Herald Court Centre at Corner of Marion and Sullivan

The New Opus Restaurant will soon move into this corner spot in Herald Court Centre in Punta Gorda.  Current owners of Table 209 plant to open this new restaurant.   

Gravestone of Albert W. Gilchrist Florida Governor and Punta Gorda Resident

Gravestone of Albert Gilchrist, Florida Governor and Punta Gorda resident.  He is buried in Indian Spring Cemetery, the second oldest cemetery in Charlotte County, dating back to the early 1800's when former Punta Gorda City Councilman James L. Sandlin donated the land to the County.

Blue Water Trading -- The Cute Little Blue Store You Always See Coming into Punta Gorda

Charming Little Cottage with the Adriondack Chairs outside -- Blue Water Trading Nautical Antiques and More....